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Troubleshooting - HoMedics MYCHILL Personal Space Cooler Plus Instruction Manual

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REPLACING THE COOLING CARTRIDGES
Replace the Cooling Cartridge seasonally or after 540 hours of use for optimal performance. The MyChill Personal Space Cooler Plus is
equipped with a Replace Cooling Cartridge LED that illuminates Red after 540 hours of use indicating the cooling cartridge needs to be
replaced.
To purchase genuine HoMedics replacement cooling cartridge, Model # PAC-30CC, go to your retailer where you purchased your MyChill
Personal Space Cooler Plus, or visit www.homedics.com.au.
NOTE: If you live in an area with hard water, it may need to be replaced more frequently. In these instances, you will notice mineral
build-up on the cooling cartridge that over time may restrict air flow.
2. Slowly lift allowing time for
1. Unplug the Power Adaptor
from the wall and from the unit.
the water to drain and remove
Remove the water tank from the
the Top Cover from the Personal
top housing.
Space Cooler. Pour out any excess
water remaining in the Water
Reservoir.
5. Replace the Top Cover onto the
6. Refill the Water Tank and
water reservoir.
Reservoir as described in the
"How to Fill" section.
CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION: Before cleaning the unit, turn power off and unplug the Power Adapter from the wall and the unit.
1. To Clean the Tank and Reservoir
Remove the water tank from the personal space cooler by lifting it from the
main unit. Unscrew the tank cap and rinse inside the tank with clean water.
Empty, rinse and dry the tank, tank cap and water reservoir before refilling.
To remove any scale or build up, use a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and
lukewarm water to clean the inside of the tank and reservoir as needed
2. To Clean the Cooling Cartridge
Rinse with clean water
3. To Clean the Pump Filter
Check and clean the pump filter as needed. Remove the pump filter, brush
clean with a soft bristle brush (not included) and rinse clean. Dry and re-
install.
NOTE: Never run water over the pump filter while it is installed.
4. To Clean the Surface
Clean the surface of the unit with a clean damp soft cloth as often as
needed. Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths, harsh
cleaning agents or sprays.
Storing your personal space cooler: Clean the Tank and Water
Reservoir with a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water. Wipe the
3. Remove the old Cooling
4. Set the new Cooling Cartridge
Cartridge and discard.
in place. Be sure the Cooling
Cartridge is positioned with the
"V-shaped" vents upward.
7. Plug the Power Adaptor into
8. Turn the unit on, then press and
the back of the unit and the other
hold the Cooling Cartridge Reset
end into a household electrical
Button for 5 seconds. The LED will
outlet to resume operation.
flash to indicate the Replace Cooling
Cartridge Timer has been reset.
1.
2.
3.
4.
underside of the Top Cover with a soft, damp, cloth. Rinse the Cooling
Cartridge with water and allow to air dry. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and
let all parts dry completely before packing in the original carton and store
in a cool, dry location.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No Power
• Unit is not plugged in
• No power at unit
• Top cover not seated properly
Peculiar Odour
• Cooling cartridge is new
• Unit may have a dirty tank or water
reservoir
• Water in tank or reservoir may be old
Discoloration of water in the
• New cooling cartridge
reservoir
Mineral build-up on cooling
• Hard water used
cartridge
Not cooling
• Out of water
• Outside of recommended cooling
zone
COOLING CARTRIDGE
COOLING CARTRIDGE
RESET BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
• Cool ambient temperature and /or
high humidity conditions
• Pump filter clogged
Replace cooling cartridge LED
• Cooling cartridge reset button not
is illuminated after cooling
activated
cartridge replacement
SOLUTION
• Plug unit in
• Press the Power Button to turn the unit on
• Check circuits and fuses or try a different outlet
• Remove top cover and re-seat
• The cooling cartridge may emit a slight odor which will
dissipate after a few days
• Follow instructions described in the Cleaning and Care
Section
• Discoloration will dissipate after a few days of
operation
• Use distilled water
• Refill water tank
• Use within 4 FT / 1.2 M of the unit's front grill
• Use in warmer and / or less humid conditions
• Clean pump filter as instructed in the Cleaning and Care
Section
• Turn the unit on, then press and hold the cooling
cartridge reset button for 5-seconds until the LED
flashes
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